Update driver for network adapter

Question

I've been told I need to update the driver for my network adapter.
Would someone be kind enough to give me some detailed instructions on doing that?

Here is my problem and why updating network adapter was suggested.

The router is a Linksys WRT54G, #1 wired computer and wireless laptop is XP, #2 wired computer is W-95.

When I turned on #1 computer yesterday morning I couldn't connect to the internet. On the task bar shown "internet cable is disconnected". I tried powering off the router several times but still no connection. I bypassed the router and was able to connect to the internet.

Switched the router back in service. Then noted that I have wireless connection to my laptop and have connection to my #2 computer but still no connection to #1 computer? I tried switching the cable from input #1 to #2 on the router but still no connection to #1 computer?

Linksys not sure what the problem is, for the router is working with laptop and #2 computer. #1 computer network adapter seems ok for it works when bypassing the router??

volcano11 · Answer

Although I doubt that updating the network adapter will solve the problem, if you want to try this, you need to make it clear which model comoputer you need the device drivers for.   Is it for the Dimension 8200?    Since it works connected directly to the modem but not when connected to the router, it sounds more like a router problem than a network card problem.  Can other computers connect through a wired connection to the router?  (I'm sorry if you have already stated this, but your message is a bit confusing, so I just have to make sure).   Steve

volcano11 · Answer

Which make and model network adapter is your 8200? All drivers can be downloaded from:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_8200&os=WW1&osl=EN

Steve

olefin56 · Answer

Steve,

I fully agree my message is a bit confusing but my problem is confusing.

I too, don't think the problem is with the network adapter for I have no problem when I bypass the router. But Linksys has requested that I first try that.
Yes, it's my Dimension 8200.

As I said in my post my #2 (IBM) wired connection computer connects ok to the router. I even switched router ports... but my 8200 will not connect to the router. Linksys is saying their router works with #2 computer so it must be a problem with the 8200's network card... yes, it's confusing!

But then Linksys says if updating the network adapter doesn't cure the problem then update the router's firmware.

I appreciate your offer to help.

olefin56 · Answer

Steve, All I could find to download was this: cnetenxp.CAB Is this the driver?

volcano11 · Answer

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/type.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_8200&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=599&libid=5

olefin56 · Answer

Steve, Mine is a CNet PRO200WL Fast Ethernet Adapter. I most have missed it but didn't see it listed at that site?

volcano11 · Answer

It looks like you are correct.   The Dell site does not have drivers for this card.  According the CNET site, the drivers should be included in Windows XP.   There are, however, drivers listed at this site:   http://www.cnetusa.com/newwebsite/techsupport/driverdownload.htm#networkcard   but I haven't downloaded the drivers to see if they are XP compatible drivers.   Steve

olefin56 · Answer

Steve,

OK, them maybe I should use my Dell Drivers and utilities CD to see if I can download a driver from it but wouldn't it be the same as I have. Unless the one I have is corrupt.
What do you think is best?

volcano11 · Answer

I would suspect that the one on the Utilities CD is the same one you already have, but it's worth a try.   Steve

olefin56 · Answer

Steve,

Device manager said the one I had on the cd was the same.

But I proved the network card is not the problem for I installed my old router... works great. So guess tomorrow I will update the firmware on the wireless router.

Thanks

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